Tree Removal cost in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood homeowners typically pay $430 – $1,950 for tree removal. Local labor and materials price 7% above the national average.
Lakewood average
$965
Typical low
$430
Typical high
$1,950
Per foot of height
$9 – $32
Sample ZIP
80226
What drives Lakewood pricing
Local labor
West metro crews price close to Denver proper.
Permits & code
City permits required for roofing and remodels.
Climate & conditions
Hail and heavy snow loads affect roof design.
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Estimated project cost
$321 – $750
Most homeowners pay around $536
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Cost by material in Lakewood
Installed Lakewood pricing per foot of height.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small tree (under 30 ft) | $160 – $535 |
| Medium tree (30 – 60 ft) | $480 – $1,300 |
| Large tree (60 – 80 ft) | $965 – $2,700 |
| Very large (80 ft+) | $2,150 – $8,550 |
Where the money goes in Lakewood
A typical $965 Lakewood project, broken down by line item.
- Labor and crew58% · $560
- Equipment and crane22% · $212
- Debris hauling and disposal13% · $125
- Insurance and permits7% · $68
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Lakewood quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Stump grinding
Crane rental
Log splitting for firewood
Permit
Emergency after-hours call
Root system removal
Ways to save in Lakewood
- Ask to keep the wood; many companies discount when they do not haul logs.
- Bundle multiple trees into one visit to share the mobilization and crane cost.
- Schedule in winter when crews are slow and leafless trees are faster to drop.
- Handle brush cleanup and chipping yourself.
- Check whether your utility removes trees threatening their power lines for free.
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